"Afghan security and defense forces conducted several military and cleanup operations over the past 24 hours, killing 117 militants, wounding 50 and detaining two other militants," the ministry said in a statement providing daily operational updates.

The ground forces were supported by army's heavy artillery and air force during the raids conducted in 18 of the country's 34 provinces, the statement added.

Some 15 militants of the Islamic State (IS) were among the killed, the statement said.

In one operation, 27 militants were killed and 16 wounded after Afghan army air force struck a Taliban hideout in Gereshk district, Helmand province, according to the statement.